2008 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · EK08 AWC
2008 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 96,705 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK08 AWC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 96,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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EK08 AWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Micra (EK08 AWC) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EK08 AWC Mileage History
- 01/11/202194,354 mi
- 01/11/202194,354 mi
- 26/10/202296,705 mi+2,351 mi
- 26/10/202296,705 mi
Average of roughly 2,391 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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